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Robin van Persie: ‘Arsenal hasn’t forgiven me for joining Manchester United’
18. November 2024
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Robin van Persie, one of the most prolific strikers of his generation, remains a controversial figure among Arsenal fans.
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Despite nearly a decade with the Gunners, his 2012 move to rivals Manchester United left a permanent scar.
The 41-year-old former Dutch international, who retired in 2019, was once Arsenal’s captain and a fan favorite. He made almost 300 appearances for the club, scoring consistently and leading the attack with distinction. However, his decision to join United in pursuit of trophies soured his legacy at the Emirates.
At United, Van Persie was instrumental in securing the Premier League title in the 2012/13 season, helping manager Sir Alex Ferguson end his illustrious career as a champion. In contrast, during his Arsenal tenure, Van Persie won only one FA Cup in 2005.
Now a manager at Dutch club Heerenveen, Van Persie recently reflected on his strained relationship with Arsenal: “A role at Arsenal? I think those doors are closed because of my transfer to Manchester United. You never know; in football, anything is possible. But in London, they’re still very sensitive about it. For me, it’s not an issue—it’s only an issue for them.”
Off the pitch, Van Persie’s son Shaqueel, 18, is following in his father’s footsteps as a striker in Feyenoord’s youth team, continuing the family’s footballing legacy.
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Robin van Persie says his move to Manchester United is ‘still sensitive’ for Arsenal fans
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Tue, Nov 19, 2024, 1:03 PM GMT+1·1 min read
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Robin van Persie says his move to Manchester United is ‘still sensitive’ for Arsenal fans
Robin van Persie says his move to Manchester United is ‘still sensitive’ for Arsenal fans
Robin van Persie says he is pessimistic about his chances of being welcomed back to Arsenal with open arms when asked about a possible future return to the club.
Van Persie, who is currently the head coach of SC Heerenveen, spent eight years as a player at Arsenal between 2004-2012, scoring 124 goals for the Gunners and was well on his way to becoming a club legend before he made the move to Manchester United.
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He moved to United in the summer of 2012 and won the Premier League in his first season at the club, but Van Persie believes his transfer is still raw in the minds of Arsenal fans.
The 41-year-old said: “I don’t expect to work at Arsenal. I think that door is closed. Because of my switch to Manchester United, that is my assessment.
“You never know in football, but that is my assessment. It is still sensitive for them, not for me. It is especially sensitive for the Arsenal fans.”
Van Persie is in his first role as a head coach at Heerenveen and said: “I have learned that planning so far ahead makes no sense at all. I don’t want that either. I mainly live in the here and now.
“I really enjoy it here and I am very proud to be the coach of SC Heerenveen. I feel I feel very welcome within the club and among the fans. I also think that is important that you feel welcome.”
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